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France has adopted a symbolic ban on oil and gas
The French National Assembly has decided that by 2040 it will be prohibited to produce oil and gas in France. Tuesday’s decision is regarded as a predominantly symbolic…
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Expelled Polish man sentenced to one year imprisonment
A 37 year old man from Poland has been sentenced to one year imprisonment by Oslo District Court for traveling back to Norway after he was expelled earlier this fall. On…
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Dad was over the limit when the son was learner driving
A 40 year old man was convicted of being over the limit for alcohol while instructing his son to drive. The man refused the charge. A woman alerted the police after she…
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A record for Solberg’s government
In half a year, the government of Erna Solberg’s political party will be the longest running government for more than 30 years. “It’s a milestone that says a lot about…
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Warning of difficult driving conditions in the north
Large rainfall and transition to mild weather will lead to difficult driving conditions in Nordland and Troms during Tuesday and Wednesday. The Meteorological Institute…
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Ten targeted after doping operation in Bergen
Ten people are charged with doping after the police targeted several addresses in the Bergen area. The victims belong to the training and bodybuilding community. The ten…
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Many fives, but no ministers receive top marks from Dagbladet newspaper
No cabinet ministers got full marks when Dagbladet awarded dice points for Christmas,but 5 out of 19 got fives. On Tuesday, Dagbladet published what the newspaper calls…
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Inmates complain about aircraft noise, and pests, at prison
Prisoners at Ullersmo Prison sent a complaint to the Norwegian Board of Health and Safety about the conditions in the institution, indicating construction noise,…
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The Crown Prince couple will celebrate Christmas Eve at Egon’s
The Crown Prince couple will spend Christmas Eve together with users of Natthjemmet and Fattighuset at a restaurant in Oslo. Egon at Storo Center will open their doors…
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Terrorism expert warns that the biggest threat are those who are radicalised at home
Those who radicalise in their own homeland represent the biggest threat in Europe, and the United States, not returning foreign fighters,’ said Marc Sagemann, a US…
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Swedish politicians want Nordic cooperation on civil defence
Sweden plans are afoot to build a civil defence system in cooperation with Norway and Finland, reported Dagens Nyheter newspaper. The parties in the Swedish parliament…
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Pope celebrates birthday with four meter long pizza
Pope Francis celebrated his 81st birthday in the Vatican on Sunday. Among the dishes served was an exceptionally long pizza pie. Surrounded by enthusiastic children, the…
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Police are assessing possible requirements for more officers on duty at pubs and restaurants in Bergen
Due to several violent episodes, the police will impose more security presence at places that serve alcohol in Bergen. A total of 251 people have been exposed to…
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Norwegian soldiers assisted Afghan security forces during IS attacks
Norwegian soldiers stationed in Kabul aided the Afghan security forces on Monday morning when a training camp in the city was attacked by IS. – The operation has ended.…
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Norway to provide NOK 115 million to UN Peacebuilding Fund
Norway is providing NOK 115 million in funding to the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund. ‘Conflict prevention is good development policy and smart aid. That is why we…
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Ambassadors from DR Congo, Luxembourg and Mauritania
New ambassadors from DR Congo, Luxembourg and Mauritania Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 14. December…
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The majority believe the United States has become worse under Trump
52 percent of respondents said the conditions in the US are worse now than they were before Donald Trump became president. Only a few believe the country is on the right…
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5,500 new Red Cross God-parents
Christmas Action on TV 2 on Saturday night created 5,500 new Red Cross God-parents. ‘A wonderful evening’, said President, Robert Mood. The new president of the Red…